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Master plan approved for 174-home community in Belleview amidst talks of ‘balanced planning’ in county
A 174-home development in Belleview got the green light on its master plan last week after a 37-minute discussion between Marion County officials and a local engineer that touched on the county’s future growth and the importance of “balanced planning.”. The master plan for the Highland Belleview East...
Meet the School Board of Alachua County District 4 candidate: A Q&A with Lew Welge
Lew Welge is a candidate for Alachua County School Board District 4 and will face incumbent Leanetta McNealy in the Aug. 20 primary election. Q: What, in your opinion, is (are) the most prominent challenge(s) facing Alachua County schools? How do you think you can help change this?. A: Your...
St. Augustine Clerk’s Office to hold Passport Saturday event on August 3rd
The Recording Department will be open on August 3 to process first-time passports, renewals for passports issued over 15 years ago, passports for minors under 16, and replacements for lost, stolen, or damaged passports.
Two Arrested for $850+ Shoplifting Haul in Palm Coast
Two Bunnell residents were arrested for allegedly shoplifting over $850 worth of merchandise at the Winn-Dixie store on SR-100, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday. 41-year-old Willie London Jr. and 38-year-old Michelle Sofia were both taken to jail on their own separate criminal charges. According to the...
Jackson came to Jacksonville: World's biggest music star dazzled 135,000 fans 40 years ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It's just about impossible to get more famous than Michael Jackson was in 1984, with "Thriller” burning up the charts and his signature moonwalk dance move and one-glove fashion statement dominating MTV and Pepsi commercials. So when it was announced that Michael and his brothers...
Fernandina Beach's Poe Pinson rides her skateboard to 'surreal' Paris Olympic experience
Dressed in all black from head to toe in the scorching heat of mid-July, Poe Pinson mounts the ramp, skateboard in hand, on an afternoon that sends many a 19-year-old scurrying for the surf of the Atlantic Ocean half a block away. Is this a comfortable way to spend a...
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar targets October opening at Town Center
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar spokesperson Jami Sharp said the Jacksonville restaurant will open this fall. “It looks like we are on track for an October opening,” Sharp said by email July 16. She did not have a specific date. The former Ida Claire restaurant at Town Center is...
Lotte Plaza Market expects early 2025 opening in old Best Buy in Regency area
Pending permits, Lotte Plaza Market will open in the first quarter of 2025 after it renovates the closed Best Buy in the Regency area of Jacksonville into a Korean- and Asian-focused grocery store. President Alvin Lee said by email July 15 that his group was scheduled to start construction earlier...
City of Palm Coast to Present Final Chapters of Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan Based on Community Feedback
Palm Coast, FL— The City of Palm Coast is thrilled to announce the completion of the review of the last three chapters of the Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. This significant milestone represents a culmination of our residents’ aspirations and a collective vision for the future of Palm Coast. It is a vision shaped by extensive community feedback gathered during various public engagement meetings and events.
Palm Coast Man Arrested for Human Trafficking and Multiple Offenses to Minors, Fentanyl Trafficking
BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies obtained an arrest warrant for a Palm Coast suspect wanted for multiple felony offenses. The suspect had been under investigation since late June 2024. On June 21, 2024, a concerned citizen contacted FCSO after receiving concerning messages from a...
Report: Tampa General Hospital ranked one of Florida's best
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa General Hospital was ranked one of the best hospitals in the state in a report, moving up a few spots from last year. U.S. News and World Report evaluated the 258 hospitals in the state with the Tampa hospital coming in at No. 2. Tampa General was also nationally ranked in eight medical specialties.
City of Jacksonville to address Florida law that bans those who are homeless from sleeping on public property
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville is set to hold a news conference Monday outlining its plan to address a new Florida law. House Bill 1365 makes it illegal to sleep in public spaces and outlines the exact parameters of where people experiencing homelessness can stay. Mayor Donna...
Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Death’ in Flagler Beach Last Week
The Flagler Beach Police Department announced that they’re investigating a ‘suspicious death’ that occurred in the city last week, according to a release sent out on the matter. The agency is working alongside the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, 7th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, and the State Medical Examiner’s Office to investigate the death of 66-year-old Sally Byrd.
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